Pacific RegionReport finds youth employment and gender gaps in Pacific remains high The International Labour Organization's latest report has found persisting gender gaps, youth unemployment rates continues to be a concerning issue in the Pacific. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 03 May
PoliticsBenefit blues: Can the new welfare conditions inspire financial independence?Pacific commentators discuss government changes to how benefits are rolled out and whether this will help or hinder Pacific families.Khalia StrongFri, 16 Feb
Law & OrderConcerns clamp down on migrant worker exploitation doesn't go far enoughA new bill will impose penalties for employers who don’t provide paperwork, and a name-and-shame public register of businesses who are convicted of migrant exploitation.Khalia StrongThu, 29 Sep
BusinessNZ Pasifika business looking at new approach to recruitment in Covid eraA Pasifika-owned contracting company is struggling to hire enough workers to meet work in orchards in Hawkes Bay.PMN NewsMon, 16 Nov
Business • SāmoaSamoan RSE workers ready to roll when New Zealand readyTalks are taking place to allow Samoan seasonal workers to get back to New Zealand to pick fruit.PMN NewsFri, 30 Oct
SocietySubsidies will help 'keep employers attached to employees'The Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni says the government's multi-billion dollar economic rescue package will help businesses to continue to employ workers.PMN NewsWed, 25 Mar
